Phone "Recent Apps" Button Not Working

4.5

You tap the square button or swipe up to switch apps, but nothing happens.

Symptoms
  • Cannot switch apps
  • Button unresponsive
  • Gesture failure
Possible Causes
  • Launcher crash
  • System UI hang
  • Accessibility service conflict

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Restart the Launcher

Settings > Apps > [Your Launcher] > Force Stop.

2

Switch Navigation Mode

Try switching from "Gestures" to "3-Button Navigation" and back.

3

Disable Accessibility Apps

Some apps that "draw over" the screen can break system gestures.

When to See a Technician

The "Recent Apps" menu is part of the launcher app; if the launcher is buggy, app switching will break.

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